S.205

An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Sponsors: Sen. Rebecca White , Sen. Seth Bongartz, Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Joseph Major, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:00 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

AI Data Center Overview

Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Nicolas Miller, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

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S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:50 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission